Dovetail events and news
We’re delighted to share our new album with you, ‘First Wandering’. It features six beautiful songs by members of the orchestra (the ‘Dovetail Ensemble’) and was recorded earlier this year by the wonderful Jonathan Scott in Bristol University Music Department.
Enjoy a listen and please share!:
dovetailorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/first-wandering
dovetailorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/first-wandering
Next Orchestra concerts
Playing at Oxford Catholic Chaplaincy, as part of Charles Plater Trust anniversary
Sept 2nd, Dovetail Ensemble
Workshop at Clifton College, Bristol
Sept 25th, Dovetail Ensemble
Celebrating Aidbox Community’s new venue
Oct 8th, Dovetail Ensemble
Concert at Bristol’s Folk House
Oct 12th, Dovetail Ensemble
St Ambrose Autumn gig
Nov 4th, Dovetail Orchestra
Workshop with Our Second Home
Nov 18th, Dovetail Ensemble
Concert at Trinity Centre, Bristol
Nov 25th, Dovetail Orchestra
Cotham Club gig
Dec 19th, Dovetail Orchestra
Workshop at Bristol Pre-Conservatoire
Jan 21st, Dovetail Ensemble
Other news:
You can listen to our Ensemble album, ‘First Wandering’, here First Wandering – Dovetail Orchestra. Released last year, it features 6 beautiful tracks from our members.
After the successful beginner 8-week courses on guitar, drums and keyboard last year, we are continuing our drums group this year, led by the wonderful Anna every Tuesday in St Ambrose Church, 4.45pm-5.45pm. Email us to join. Or just show up!

We’re always on the look-out for skilled and experienced musicians to lead workshops in traditional musical styles – particularly those with experience of seeking asylum. Please do get in touch if you can offer a session, or know anybody who can.